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Policy
Vancouver To Transform Development Process With Standardized Residential Zones
The changes proposed by the City of Vancouver would set default heights and densities for different residential zoning districts and streamline the development process.
Jul 17, 2025
Affordable Housing
CreateTO Flexes 15 Sites To Be Rolled Out Under New ‘Toronto Builds’ Framework
The City of Toronto has expressed a desire to create a new entity known as Canada-Ontario-Toronto Builds (COT Builds), which takes a cue from the widely applauded BC Builds.
Development Projects
CURV, Set To Be World’s Tallest Passive House, Facing Receivership In Vancouver
The 60-storey CURV is planned for 1075 Nelson Street in Vancouver and was being developed by Montreal-based Brivia Group.
Opinion
The Crisis We Needed? Rethinking Toronto Housing In A Post-Speculation Market
Delays, cancellations, and a market in flux may feel like crisis — but for those shaping the city, this could be a generational opportunity.
Regal, Not Rigid: $25M Kingston Mansion Is A Rarefied Historic Gem
The iconic Kingston mansion features regal details alongside luxury amenities, including an automated bowling alley.
Listed Luxe
$32M Bridle Path Mansion Is Toronto's Second-Most Expensive Listing
Located at 8 High Point Road in the Bridle Path, or 'Millionaire's Row,' the property calls home what is arguably Toronto's most-coveted neighbourhood.
Construction
Northern BC Project Could Be Blueprint For Canada’s $25B Modular Push
With its 40-unit modular rental build in Prince Rupert, NorthStar Development is testing what it will take to deliver factory-built housing at scale in Canada.
Development Projects
Hullmark Acquires Interest In Jane Finch Mall, Will Manage Redevelopment
Hullmark has acquired minority interest in Jane Finch Mall and will act as Master Development Manager on the redevelopment.
Hotel
Brookfield Buys Shangri-La Vancouver From Westbank & Peterson, Rebrands It As Hyatt
The Shangri-La Vancouver is located within a 62-storey tower developed by Westbank and Peterson and is set to be rebranded as a Park Hyatt in 2026.
Renting
Ontario Lowers 2026 Rent Cap To 2.1%, Tightest In Four Years
For the past three years, the Province has held its rent cap steady at 2.5%.
Policy
Peel Region Votes To Lower Development Charges By 50%
In an effort to spur housing development and make homes in Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga more affordable.
Calgary
Calgary Making "Significant Strides" Since Approving Housing Strategy
The City of Calgary approved its "Home Is Here" housing strategy in September 2023 after a three-day public hearing.
Policy
Is It Time To Tap Into Toronto's 'Tower-In-The-Park' Sites For New Housing?
“Toronto’s tower-in-the-park sites are one of the city’s greatest untapped housing resources,” says one prominent industry player.
Construction
GTA Homebuilding Slowdown Could Cost 41,000 Jobs, $10B In Investment: Report
In the case that new home construction continues down its current path, the negative impacts to GTA residential construction jobs and the broader economy would be nothing short of remarkable.
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